In this episode, we're looking at recent developments in regulatory approval for technology mergers in the U.K. and the E.U. We explore why the E.U. antitrust authorities blocked Booking Holdings' proposed EUR 1.63 billion purchase of Swedish peer ETraveli Group, why it matters and the potential impact it will have on other tech deals such as Amazon’s proposed USD 1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot.

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Companies are going public again, but is it all good news? In this week’s episode, we’re talking about IPOs. After booming in 2021, the IPO market went quiet due to macroeconomic pressures and uncertainty. With inflation easing, recent blockbuster debuts by Arm Holdings, Instacart and Birkenstock hint at a glimmer of a comeback. Can this renewed interest sustain itself?

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Dealmakers, download the SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor for Q4 2023 to see our data-driven prediction on where M&A will go globally and regionally in the next six months: https://www.intralinks.com/deal-flow-predictor

The European consumer space experienced a drop in M&A deal count and flow in H1 2023. However, easing economic pressures and cautious optimism have influenced a recent uptick in transactions, including exemplified by Australia’s Orora acquiring French glass bottle maker Saverglass from U.S. private equity giant The Carlyle Group for USD 1.4 billion. Additionally, Carrefour, a major French supermarket player, acquired the Belgian retail group Louis Delhaize, gaining access to the Cora and Match assets in France for USD 1.16 billion.

Amid a rise in distressed assets and private equity firms reshuffling their portfolios — either exiting or entering new niches — M&A is about to get even more interesting in the region as several consumer companies are expected to hit the market in early 2024.

In this episode, we explore current trends and drivers as well as potential buyers, sellers, targets and IPO candidates in the European consumer sector.

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Crypto is enjoying incredible popularity in Latin America, and the region is subsequently awash with M&A dealmaking opportunities. In this episode, we look at the fast pace of crypto adoption in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador, the impact of locally issued stablecoins and who is acquiring crypto-related companies in LATAM.

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Dealmakers, download the SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor for Q3 2023 to get an exclusive preview of global and regional M&A activity in the next six months: https://www.intralinks.com/deal-flow-predictor

It’s an interesting time for equity markets. Despite a complex backdrop of inflation, geopolitical tensions and the conflict in Ukraine, equity markets are in a good spot. The appetite for stocks is being fueled by declining interest rates and optimism.

In this episode, we discuss ECM activity in Europe, including ongoing valuation gaps, canceled and successful deals, strategies for sellers to ensure favorable outcomes and what to watch for the remainder of the year in the European IPO market.

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Dealmakers, download the SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor for Q3 2023 to get an exclusive preview of global and regional M&A activity in the next six months: https://www.intralinks.com/deal-flow-predictor

In this episode, we’re examining M&A trends across the APAC region within the BioPharma sector. Our guest, David Chen, a managing director at BFG Group, a China-based boutique investment banking firm, discusses current market sentiments, valuation challenges, recent high-profile cross-border transactions and other dealmaking trends to watch.

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Dealmakers, download the SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor for Q3 2023 to get an exclusive preview of global and regional M&A activity in the next six months: https://www.intralinks.com/deal-flow-predictor

U.S. ECM activity showed positive signs in the first half of 2023 after a two-year decline thanks to improving market conditions. This episode examines factors driving the uptick in recent activity, evaluates whether recent IPOs by Kenvue, Cava Group and Oddity suggest a broader market resurgence, and explores the influencing factors for ECM deals leading into early 2024.

Tune in for valuable perspectives on these ECM trends.

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Dealmakers, download the SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor for Q3 2023 to get an exclusive preview of global and regional M&A activity in the next six months: https://www.intralinks.com/deal-flow-predictor

After a rocky start to 2023, growing confidence is beginning to take hold among dealmakers. In this special episode, we’re joined by Matthew Wells from SS&C Intralinks, who provides an exclusive preview of upcoming global M&A activity in APAC, EMEA, LATAM and NA based on the findings of Intralinks' Q3 2023 Deal Flow Predictor. He also explains why data indicates a larger appetite to transact in H2 and why many corporates and PE firms will be coming off the sidelines.

Tune in for valuable insights into these trends in the world of M&A.

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Dealmakers, download the SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor for Q3 2023 to get an exclusive preview of global and regional M&A activity in the next six months: https://www.intralinks.com/deal-flow-predictor

The mining sector in North America is experiencing an extraordinary surge in M&A activity, primarily fueled by the urgency to secure metals and minerals that are needed for the energy transition. Notably, the rising demand for lithium and nickel, essential components for electric vehicle batteries, is intensifying dealmaking efforts in the region.

Our guest, Mergermarket's Canada Editor, Carlos Martinez, sheds light on the forces driving this record-breaking wave of M&A, the significance of major mega-deals and the outlook for the dynamic sector.

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Dealmakers, download the SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor for Q3 2023 to get an exclusive preview of global and regional M&A activity in the next six months: https://www.intralinks.com/deal-flow-predictor

China’s economy is facing foreign and domestic obstacles to growth. How will the current economic and political climate impact inbound and outbound M&A? Barry Chen, partner in charge and head of corporate finance at InterChina Partners, joins us to discuss transaction trends in China, the uptick in divestitures, challenges corporates and private equity firms are currently facing and the potential impact of the Made in China 2025 policy.

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Dealmakers, download the SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor for Q3 2023 to get an exclusive preview of global and regional M&A activity in the next six months: https://www.intralinks.com/deal-flow-predictor